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Virginia Tribes work with state officials on correct history education standards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 24, 2022
A delay in Virginia’s overhaul of state standards for history and social studies learning standards has some concerned, but one minority group is confident changes they’ve made will stick. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Years-long battle over sacred Monacan site ends in preservation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 16, 2022
Members of the Monacan Indian Nation declared victory Wednesday in a years-long battle to prevent construction on a sacred spot along the James River.
As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, local officials have agreed to an alternative path for a water pipeline; one that archeologists say won’t impact native burial grounds.
Bill to Recognize Virginia Indian Tribes Passes House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2017
A measure to recognize Virginia’s six tribes from Republican Representative Rob Wittman, seen here at a committee hearing in 2011, passed the House this week. (Credit: AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster)
Virginia Indian tribes have been working to gain federal recognition since the 1970’s, so far unsuccessfully. But this week in Congress both the House and Senate took action that is giving supporters of the effort new hope. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- The Half Moon Bay shooting was prompted by a $100 repair bill, local prosecutor says January 29, 2023The man charged with killing seven people in Half Moon Bay this past week reportedly told police he carried out the attack after a supervisor demanded he pay to repair a forklift damaged at work.
- Utah's governor has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth January 29, 2023The ban, signed Saturday by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, prohibits transgender surgery for youth and disallows hormone treatments for minors who have not yet been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
- 9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night January 29, 2023Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential.
- Marie Kondo revealed she's 'kind of given up' on being so tidy. People freaked out January 29, 2023The creator of the KonMari method says there are other things that spark joy besides a totally tidy home.
- The UK Prime Minister has fired his party chairman over tax bill allegations January 29, 2023British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.
- The Half Moon Bay shooting was prompted by a $100 repair bill, local prosecutor says January 29, 2023
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- Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak January 29, 2023Nadhim Zahawi is sacked as Tory Party chairman after an inquiry finds he failed to disclose investigation into his tax affairs.
- Chris Mason: Zahawi sacking raises questions over Sunak's judgement January 29, 2023The verdict on Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs is decisive and puts the PM's judgement under the spotlight, says the BBC's political editor.
- Isla Bryson case: Movement of violent transgender prisoners paused January 29, 2023The prison service will carry out an urgent review after trans rapist Isla Bryson was placed in a women's jail.
- Hexham stabbings: Boy, 16, charged with murdering teenage girl January 29, 2023Holly Newton, 15, was stabbed in Hexham on Friday evening and later died in hospital.
- FA Cup: Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United - Egan's late strike denies Wrexham victory January 29, 2023John Egan's stoppage time goal rescues Sheffield United against non-league Wrexham in a frenetic FA Cup fourth-round tie.
- Nadhim Zahawi committed a serious breach of ministerial code, says Sunak January 29, 2023
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